City of Colorado Springs · 13 hours ago
Grants Analyst II
Colorado Springs Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.61/hr - $41.55/hr
3+ years expThe City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Grants Analyst II to coordinate, manage, plan, and report all grant funding received by the Transit Services Division. The role involves performing complex administrative, operational, and analytical duties to ensure compliance with various grant rules and regulations.
GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform pre- and post-award grant management, to include internal project coordination, grant application, management, budget revision, amendment, and closeout processes
Research, analyze, and interpret grant rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Monitor any federal, state or local grant rule changes; communicate potential impacts to appropriate staff
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal, state, and other sources Determine grant eligibility for spending requests
Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines of various federal, state, and local systems
Ensure subrecipient grant compliance
Develop, maintain, and update the Capital Improvement Program budget
Prepare reports and documents for funding agencies, management, and committees Provide documentation and ensure compliance in various audits
Ensure all federal requirements are followed and reported
Assist with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Support the annual comprehensive financial reporting, the National Transit Database reporting, and numerous audits
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, public administration, or other research-intensive field
Three years of full-time professional, analytical, and/or budgetary experience, including financial reporting and/or grant management experience
Transit system
Pertinent federal, state, and local, laws, codes, and regulations
Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Generally accepted accounting principles
Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and supporting software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
The Internet, online database applications, and grant management systems
Work as a team and individually
Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team-based environment
Multi-task and maneuver between multiple priorities
Develop reports and program management plans
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Preferred
Experience working in a transit environment
Experience using PeopleSoft software and grants management systems
Benefits
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs renders public safety, transportation, sports, strategic planning, public meetings, and economic development services.
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Deputy Chief Information Officer
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Chief Communications Officer
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